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Silas Ratliff 1777–1860 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: MAR 1777

Birth Location: Botetourt, Virginia

Death Date: 11 Aug 1860

Death Location: Pike County, Kentucky

Father: William Ratliff

Mother: Susanna Curtis

Spouse(s): Nancy Pinson

Children(s): Thomas Ratliff, Sarah Ratliff, Richard Ratliff

In 1777, Silas Ratliff entered the world in Botetourt, Virginia, born to William Ratliff And Susanna Curtis. In 1850, Silas Ratliff resided in Pike County, Kentucky. Silas Ratliff married Nancy Anna Pinson, and had children including Richard Ratliff, Sarah Ratliff, Thomas Ratliff. Silas Ratliff passed away in 1860 in Pike County, Kentucky.

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Biography

  • In 1777, Silas Ratliff entered the world in Botetourt, Virginia, born to William Ratliff And Susanna Curtis.
  • In 1850, Silas Ratliff resided in Pike County, Kentucky.
  • Silas Ratliff married Nancy Anna Pinson, and had children including Richard Ratliff, Sarah Ratliff, Thomas Ratliff.
  • Silas Ratliff passed away in 1860 in Pike County, Kentucky.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

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Silas Ratliff's Ancestors

Self
Silas Ratliff
1777–1860
Birth Place: Botetourt, Virginia
Parents
William Ratliff
1731–1821
Augusta County, Virginia
Susanna Curtis
1745–1810
Virginia
Grandparents
Robert (Ratliff) *
1690–1738
Mary (Touchstone) *
1700–1741
Cecil County, Maryland, USA
Great-Grandparents
Richard *
1661–1721
Mary *
1670–1732
Richard Touchstone
1657–1729
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard *
1618–1675
Alice *
1622–1670

Silas Ratliff's Descendants

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Silas Ratliff (MAR 1777–11 Aug 1860) m. Nancy (Anna) Pinson (Oct 1779–1870)
  1. 1. Thomas Ratliff 1802–1860 m. Deborah Meade 1802–1860
    1. 1. Silas (Wesley) Ratliff 1828–1891 m. Mary (J.) Weddington 1832–
      1. 1. Thomas (J.) Ratliff 1865– m. Nancy Daywood 1861–
        1. 1. Henry Ratliff 1895–1944 m. Beckie Johnson 1897–
  2. 2. Sarah Ratliff 1799–1863 m. Samuel Damron 1793–1889
  3. 3. Richard Ratliff 1812–1893 m. Louisa Weddington 1824–1860 m. Mary Syck 1826–1897
    1. 1. Freland Ratliff 1859–
    2. 2. John Ratliff 1861–
    3. 3. Fannie Ratliff 1861–
    4. 4. Ubus 1868– m. Dorcas Allen 1883–1912
      1. 1. Molly Ratliff 1902–
      2. 2. Luverna Ratliff 1903–
      3. 3. Julia Ratliff 1906–
      4. 4. Laurence Ratliff 1907–
      5. 5. Lloyd Ratliff 1909–
      6. 6. Mary (Mae Ratliff) ^ 1904–1968 m. Samuel (Patrick) Dingus 1895–1975
        1. 1. Hebert (Clayton) Dingus 1921–1923
        2. 2. Herbert (Clayton) Dingus 1921–1923
        3. 3. Henry (Palmer) Dingus 1923–1999 m. Frieda (Aileen) Pebley 1922–2010
        4. 4. Garland (Castle) Dingus 1922–1923

Silas Ratliff's Timeline

6 Records

1777
Mar 1777
Birth of Silas Ratliff in Botetourt County, Virginia
Botetourt County, Virginia
1777
MAR 1777
Birth of Silas Ratliff in Botetourt, Virginia
Botetourt, Virginia
1850
1850
Age 73
Silas Ratliff resided here in Pike County, Kentucky
Pike County, Kentucky
1860
1860
Age 83
Silas Ratliff resided here in District 1, Pike, Kentucky
District 1, Pike, Kentucky
1860
11 Aug 1860
Age 83
Death of Silas Ratliff in Pike County, Kentucky
Pike County, Kentucky
1860
11 Aug 1860
Age 83
Death of Silas Ratliff in Pike County, Kentucky
Pike County, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Mar 1777
    Event Place: Botetourt County, Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: 960; Image: 534.
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: , Pike, Kentucky; Roll: M432_217; Page: 493B; Image: .
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] One World Tree (sm)

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: MAR 1777
    Event Place: Botetourt, Virginia
    Record Source: One World Tree (sm)

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Pike County, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: , Pike, Kentucky; Roll: M432_217; Page: 493B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 1, Pike, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: 960; Image: 534.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Aug 1860
    Event Place: Pike County, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] One World Tree (sm)

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Aug 1860
    Event Place: Pike County, Kentucky
    Record Source: One World Tree (sm)

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